Choosing The Right Richmond Area Neighborhood For You
07/27/2010 06:11 AM
Where do you want to live in the Richmond area? The answer depends on your wants and needs, and you should choose a Richmond area neighborhood accordingly. If you’re just starting out, you may want a home for investment purposes, where you can live in one part of the home and rent out the other to [...]

Time To Buy A Richmond Area Home?
07/15/2010 02:48 PM
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Richmond area home? Given all of the drops in the Richmond area housing market in the last few years, many people are wondering whether now is the right time to buy a new house. Should you snatch up the good deals before prices start to rise or [...]

Homebuyer Tip: Look Past Paint!
06/14/2010 05:59 PM
When buying a Richmond area home don’t worry about the paint color!  It’s an easy fix and change.  Most experienced homebuyers realize this, but many new or first time homebuyers sometimes get caught up in wall colors and other aesthetic features which can be easily changed.  Check out this clip from HGTV’s Property Virgins.  Good [...]

SUMMER HOME TOUR!
06/12/2010 07:59 AM
Each summer Skye Bruce Properties has a special event called the SUMMER HOME TOUR!  This week we are kicking off the event featuring 3 great Open Houses on Sunday!  Check out our “listings page” for details by clicking HERE! Be on the lookout for more great Open Houses throughout the summer and look for [...]

Richmond Housing Shortage?
06/07/2010 07:31 AM
Lawrence Yun, the Chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS wrote this interesting article about a possible housing shortage in the future.  The lesson to keep in mind is that the real estate market is very cyclical with regards to inventory, pricing etc. Believe it or not there is actually a shortage of homes [...]

Pending home sales rise 6.7 percent
06/02/2010 12:49 PM
Biggest monthly jump in more than seven years may signal slump is ending! ASHINGTON – The number of U.S. homebuyers who agreed to purchase a previously occupied home in April posted the largest monthly jump in more than seven years, a sign that sales are finally coming to life after a long and painful slump. The National [...]

The “Keys” to Homeownership
05/12/2010 11:48 AM
(ARA) – “It’s a buyer’s market” is a popular headline right now. It’s one that’s hard to ignore, especially if you’re a young adult or even a long-time renter who has been waiting for the right time to pursue the American dream of owning your own home in Central Virginia. Buying your first home can be [...]

When Buying A Richmond Area Home, Think About Selling It!
05/09/2010 07:23 PM
Follow These 3 Simple Tips! So you are shopping for a new home around Richmond.  Guess what?  It likely won’t be the last home you buy. That’s why it pays to go home shopping with the people you will eventually sell the home to in mind. Sound crazy? Maybe, but its smart to shop for a [...]

Richmond Moving Tips!
05/04/2010 06:32 AM
If you’re moving into a new Richmond home, your pockets probably feel pretty empty right now. You’ve just paid a down payment, closing costs etc, so the last thing you want is an expensive move. Here are some tips to help you pack up and ship out on a budget no matter if you are [...]

Richmond Real Estate Results Jan-Mar
04/28/2010 05:55 PM
George Mason University has just released the first quarter real estate report for Central Virginia.  Positive News! At Skye Bruce Properties we are also seeing marked improvements in the market. We are seeing homes sell faster, limited inventory in some areas and more and more buyers moving up.  Signs are pointing towards a recovery in [...]